Lyft (LYFT)
Market Price (10/7/2025): $21.74 | Market Cap: $9.1 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Application Software
Lyft (LYFT)
Market Price (10/7/2025): $21.74
Market Cap: $9.1 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Application Software
Investment Highlights
Cash is significant % of market cap Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -11% | Weak multi-year price returns 3Y Excs Rtn is -24% | Not profitable at operating income level Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -55 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -0.9% |
Strong revenue growth Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20% | Meaningful short interest Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 17% | Expensive valuation multiples P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 98x |
Attractive cash flow generation CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16% | Stock price has recently run up significantly 6M Rtn6 month market price return is 108% | |
Attractive yield FCF Yield is 11% | Yield minus risk free rate is negative ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.4% |
Cash is significant % of market cap Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -11% |
Strong revenue growth Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20% |
Attractive cash flow generation CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16% |
Attractive yield FCF Yield is 11% |
Weak multi-year price returns 3Y Excs Rtn is -24% |
Meaningful short interest Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 17% |
Not profitable at operating income level Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -55 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -0.9% |
Expensive valuation multiples P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 98x |
Stock price has recently run up significantly 6M Rtn6 month market price return is 108% |
Yield minus risk free rate is negative ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.4% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
LYFT Stock
Price Returns Compared
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
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Returns | |||||||
LYFT Return | 14% | -13% | -74% | 36% | -14% | 69% | -49% |
Peers Return | 30% | 18% | -4% | 29% | 10% | -8% | 92% |
S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 15% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
LYFT Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 33% | 50% | 42% | 67% | |
Peers Win Rate | 33% | 32% | 30% | 35% | 35% | 33% | |
S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
LYFT Max Drawdown | -63% | -24% | -77% | -27% | -39% | -23% | |
Peers Max Drawdown | -25% | -5% | -17% | -10% | -15% | -16% | |
S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LRN, INSP, YELP, BIYA, BLIV. See LYFT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 10/6/2025 (YTD)
Downturns Compared
Event | LYFT | S&P 500 |
---|---|---|
2022 Inflation Shock | ||
% Loss | -88.1% | -25.4% |
% Gain to Breakeven | 743.8% | 34.1% |
Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
% Loss | -70.2% | -33.9% |
% Gain to Breakeven | 236.1% | 51.3% |
Time to Breakeven | 329 days | 148 days |
How Low Can It Go?
Lyft's stock fell -88.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/15/2021. A -88.1% loss requires a 743.8% gain to breakeven.
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About Lyft (LYFT)
Lyft, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for on-demand ridesharing in the United States and Canada. The company operates multimodal transportation networks that offer riders personalized and on-demand access to various mobility options. It provides Ridesharing Marketplace, which connects drivers with riders; Express Drive, a flexible car rentals program for drivers; Lyft Rentals that provides vehicles for long-distance trips; and a network of shared bikes and scooters in various cities to address the needs of riders for short trips. The company also integrates third-party public transit data into the Lyft app to offer riders various transportation options. In addition, it offers access to autonomous vehicles; centralized tools and enterprise transportation solutions, such as concierge transportation solutions for organizations; Lyft Pink subscription plans; Lyft Pass commuter programs; first-mile and last-mile services; and university safe rides programs. The company was formerly known as Zimride, Inc. and changed its name to Lyft, Inc. in April 2013. Lyft, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Trade Ideas
Select past trade ideas related to LYFT and Application Software.
Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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09302025 | ADBE | Adobe | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.7% | -0.7% | -2.6% |
09302025 | CRM | Salesforce | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 3.7% | 3.7% | -0.6% |
09302025 | MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.2% | 5.2% | -0.5% |
09262025 | POWI | Power Integrations | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -2.4% | -2.4% | -3.5% |
09262025 | ROP | Roper Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.7% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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09302025 | ADBE | Adobe | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.7% | -0.7% | -2.6% |
09302025 | CRM | Salesforce | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 3.7% | 3.7% | -0.6% |
09302025 | MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.2% | 5.2% | -0.5% |
09262025 | POWI | Power Integrations | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -2.4% | -2.4% | -3.5% |
09262025 | ROP | Roper Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.7% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
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Financials
Median | |
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Name | |
Mkt Price | 27.28 |
Mkt Cap | 4.2 |
Rev LTM | 1,928 |
Op Inc LTM | 112 |
FCF LTM | 329 |
FCF 3Y Avg | 247 |
CFO LTM | 381 |
CFO 3Y Avg | 296 |
Growth & Margins
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Rev Chg LTM | 18.9% |
Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 15.4% |
Rev Chg Q | 10.7% |
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.5% |
Op Mgn LTM | 8.7% |
Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 3.1% |
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.7% |
CFO/Rev LTM | 17.6% |
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.2% |
FCF/Rev LTM | 15.9% |
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.1% |
Valuation
Median | |
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Name | |
Mkt Cap | 4.2 |
P/S | 2.0 |
P/EBIT | 25.1 |
P/E | 31.8 |
P/CFO | 11.3 |
Total Yield | 3.5% |
Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.6% |
D/E | 0.0 |
Net D/E | -0.1 |
Returns
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
1M Rtn | 3.0% |
3M Rtn | -1.6% |
6M Rtn | 4.7% |
12M Rtn | 33.9% |
3Y Rtn | 33.3% |
1M Excs Rtn | -1.0% |
3M Excs Rtn | -9.3% |
6M Excs Rtn | -33.2% |
12M Excs Rtn | 13.4% |
3Y Excs Rtn | -55.9% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for MoreForward Returns | |||
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Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
8/6/2025 | 1.6% | 4.2% | 19.1% |
5/8/2025 | 28.1% | 24.8% | 20.2% |
2/11/2025 | -7.9% | -6.9% | -21.7% |
11/6/2024 | 22.8% | 23.5% | 10.7% |
8/7/2024 | -17.2% | -8.3% | 2.6% |
5/7/2024 | 7.1% | 2.7% | -5.5% |
2/13/2024 | 35.1% | 33.0% | 46.8% |
11/8/2023 | -6.0% | 1.3% | 23.2% |
... | |||
SUMMARY STATS | |||
# Positive | 11 | 13 | 12 |
# Negative | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Median Positive | 8.2% | 8.6% | 18.0% |
Median Negative | -10.2% | -8.4% | -14.4% |
Max Positive | 35.1% | 33.0% | 47.8% |
Max Negative | -36.4% | -38.2% | -55.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for MoreReport Date | Filing Date | Filing |
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6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
3312025 | 5092025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
12312024 | 2142025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
6302024 | 8072024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
12312023 | 2202024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
9302023 | 11092023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
6302023 | 8092023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
3312023 | 5082023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
12312022 | 2272023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
9302022 | 11082022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
3312022 | 5102022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
9302021 | 11042021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
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